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Occasionally I get asked why I chose the name "Speck", perhaps this may better answer the question.

Betelgeuse is a red giant star (sometimes called a red supergiant) in the constellation of Orion, you can see it with the naked eye on a clear night. It's the red dot on the left shoulder of Orion.

Easy to spot, easier still if you have the excellent Stellarium app which is free to use but has optional paid upgrades.

Stellarium will NOT recommend a cinema where you can go and watch the Beetlejuice movies, that's a totally different universe!

We're likely to see Betelgeuse change quite drastically in the near future, you see it exploded, quite some time ago.

Here's where my name starts to sneak into the story.

Betelgeuse is big, really big, really exceptionally big.

If you swapped it for our sun we'd be dead, in fact we'd be deep inside it.

Even Jupiter, so very far away from our sun might well be swallowed up.

* Sometimes the size of things is hard to comprehend even when they are relatively close by.

Betelgeuse actually exploded a while back, quite a while back, quite a hell of a while back.

It exploded around 650 million years ago, the Earth was likely in the middle of an ice age at the time.

* Sometimes things are so distant in time, we can't quite even get a feel for how long ago something happened.

Betelgeuse is around 650 million miles away.
Fortunately for planet Earth that distance from Betelgeuse means we exist.

* Sometimes the impact of an event such as an explosion is hard to wrap your head around without some point of reference.

At this time I'm compelled to slide in a quote from one of my favourite authors:

“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

By the time we see this explosion around 650 million years will have passed.

Because we see light, and light only goes so fast - a mere 3 million meters a second or 186 miles a second or 671 million miles an hour, we can almost get a grip on those numbers, almost.

When we do see it, it will be spectacular and for a long time.
It will probably be as bright as the moon, even likely to be visible in daytime.

So dear reader, if you read this far - well done, I've droned on a lot.
More importantly at least to me is to know what I am in all this majesty of physics, of time and of space.

What else could I be but "speck" :)

Take care of yourselves and each other as we all cling to this fragile rock in the cold of space, it's really the only thing we deserve to be proud of.

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Arcfury: I do recall while hanging out with friends, ages ago, in the 80's, we'd call each other "speck". It was in jest, sometimes in derision, and sometimes in a friendly way, but always for the reasons you ... 2 months ago
Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Sound City -
Littlefield Grid! Come join me, request a few tunes
and have some fun!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴2:00pm OST/5:PM EST ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫SOUNDCITY✫
» Dress: ❈ ∵∴ CASUAL∵∴ ❈
» Ride: hop://lfgrid.com:8002/Littlefield%20East/123/113/21

new shop Physics and Bento free fournitures. 25-24-2025


Hicks: alway good products !! #musttohave 2 months ago
Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

FEATURING THE VERY LIVELY SETS OF DJ IVAN ON CLUB LATINO, BAREFOOT LANDS, NEVERWORLD GRID!

ES wieder soweit Girls Power and Richi
Ab 20.00 Uhr erlebt ihr Musik vom Feinsten.
Loru Destiny live on Air
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it's time again for Girls Power and Richi
From 11SLT, you will experience music at its best.
Loru Destiny live on Air
monnrose-grid.de:8002:Moonrose Club

Sylvia-Koeln: Das wird eine geile Party...... wie immer This will be a great party...... as always 2 months ago

* OUT NOW *
3 New Legacy Perky Outfits out now in my Store


Mica: i went & got a Legacy body Just in hopes of wearing these :D 2 months ago
Hello Everyone! :)
I will be returning to the
Red Velvet Lounge today!
Come join us for some great
live music! See you There!
★ RED VELVET LOUNGE ★
★ ROGUE GALAXY
★ 11:00AM/1100hrs GRID TIME
★ RIDE : hop://grid.vlive.me:8002/Bellini%20Island/115/882/24
★ BLUES ROCK COUNTRY JAZZ & MORE!

Hallo zusammen! :)
Ich bin heute wieder in der
Red Velvet Lounge!
Kommt vorbei und genießt tolle
Livemusik! Wir sehen uns dort!
★ RED VELVET LOUNGE ★
★ ROGUE GALAXY
★ 11:00 Uhr/11:00 Uhr GRID TIME
★ RIDE: hop://grid.vlive.me:8002/Bellini%20Island/115/882/24
★ BLUES, ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ & MEHR!
Herederos Grid estará en mantenimiento unos dias. Estaremos de vuelta muy pronto. Gracias por su paciencia =)!
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Herederos Grid will be in maintenance for a few days. We will be back very soon. Thanks for your patience =)!

✨ Deux nouveautés chez Dolls Luxuria !! 👗👖
✨ Two new arrivals at Dolls Luxuria!! 👗👖

My current mood and state of mind at the present time..


Hicks: you need more hug maybe that ll help :p 2 months ago
Good Morning Everyone
Greedy Gussies Wednesday Morning
Greedy/Coffee Social - Voice Chat enabled!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴7:00am OST/10:AM EST ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫Parsons Creek Lodge✫
» Ride: hg.osgrid.org:80:Parsons Creek Lodge

Dario avatar!!


Hicks: Always nice complet avatar 2 months ago
"Rise and Shine with the AMV Morning Breakfast Show! today"
Friday, 6am - 8am (Grid Time) with DeeJay Sofee giving you the Morning Vibes.
Come along to kickstart your morning, Engaging conversations and A great way to connect with the AMV community!

Join us for music, laughter, and a great start to your day so... Grab your breakfast, sip your coffee, and tune in for an interesting morning!

Always Coffee on the Go....

Located at: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
A leather-bound address book to organize your friendships email addresses.

Touch to choose a section (A–Z), and fill in names and emails for your contacts.
Includes a helpful intro card, prefilled sections, and an elegant interface.

It is in the Foyer of Monentes Jewelry on the little table.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

A table entre copines ! At the table with friends !


Speck: Cafe life! :) 2 months ago
more beach wear for you at One Love Beach Club. 6 new mens Items in sizes Ares/Jake and Apollo/Gianni 2 beach dresses for woman, and cant forget the cool cats/Dinkies. Enjoy the beach club and the underwater world we have there. Take a ride on the Orca or ride your own Seahorse.. hg.trianon-world.com:18002:One Love Beach Club

CleaPerido: dankeschön 2 months ago

Gentlemens NEW avatar Dario!! I hope you like!!

in rebuild

Saw some posts about Problems / missing mesh attachements in OS-GRID:
I also have this problems in the new OS grid, both with the older and the latest Firestorm Viewer. For example, if you crash while teleporting or a bug error or other crashes occur, the mesh body, mesh head and other mesh attachments are missing / lost at a relog. I get me newest Mesh body and Head, this not helps is missing too.
From the entire folder where them stored inside you are not able wear them, them inactive. The only thing that works is to delete the Firestorm cache and all cache in the AppData\Local\FirestormOS_x64\ folder. Then relog in, and everything's fine again. The next time Firestorm crashes; you'll have to start over and delete everything again.
Reported this error already to Paela and Dan, them working at.


Crazyposeidon: Now you can't even restore the avatar with a cache clean, even after cleaning the mesh attachments in the saved avi folder remain lost, what else do we have to experience? 2 months ago
Thursday April 24 2025
Starting at 12 PM SLT
AEV Wolf Territories Grid
Presents 6 Live Singers
Casual Dress
Abraham Entertainment Venues
@ Rocking Sands
Bringing YOU Best In Live Entertainment
and Events
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Abraham
Entertainment Venues
🌌 Beyond Reality... Unleash the Fury! 🌌

Journey to Exotic Realities and experience the ultimate sonic escape at Club Xtasy Beach! DJ Hydra is here to shatter expectations and bring the heat! 🔥

After a decade dominating the Second Life soundscape, DJ Hydra has crossed dimensions to ignite the OpenSim Multiverse! He's YOUR DJ – requests are the key to unlocking the night! 🎶

Unleash your inner rock god/goddess – it's time to raid your wardrobe! Join us today at 2pm PST as DJ Hydra blasts a universe of sound.

Gather your allies and teleport to Club Xtasy, Exotic Realities Grid! Prepare for a night of pure, unadulterated ROCK! 🤘

The playlist is a chaotic blend of Rock, Metal, and unexpected sonic twists – if it’s got power, it’s going in! 🎸
hop://login.exoticrealities.com:8002/Club%20Xtasy%20Beach/...

Sophie Momo: Great tunes and wonderful DJ - come on over with your requests ready!! hop://login.exoticrealities.com:8002/Club%20Xtasy%20Beach/727/695/21 2 months ago

what a day in the ballroom.. come join us

[Update] Furniture Update (HUDs, props, etc)
So, my goal was to slowly do this, but it's extremely time consuming (truly - the part that needs updating is what takes 99% of the time).
I have, however, gotten around to update/fix a few!
Animations are really the same, but you will see improvements in:
Look/materials, HUD inclusion, wear prop proper rotations, as well as some child-prim movement.
See added image for more details on which have been updated!
- Beds:hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/116/118/1701
- Living Room: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/128/124/1501

RafaGuzn: Thank you, this looks so yummy. 2 months ago
Khiron Ametza Live
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Join us for a great hour listening to good music among nice people!

1 pm @ Starfleet Infinity
http://login.zetaworlds.com/
Region: Infinity
Location: 880, 887,2001

hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Infinity/880/887/2001

Khiron Ametza: Yay! Few minutes to go!! Please don't leave us parting alone! 2 months ago

The ABYSS Club has now been moved to EDEN region.
Next event coming soon - Pangea-Grid


Khiron Ametza: Wow, bro! The place is gorgeous!! ♥♥ 2 months ago
Nouvelle région Vera sur Agartha rétro-futuriste où vous trouverez une collection unique de backdrop, scenes, meubles. Ambiance immersive et décors vibrants garantis !

New region Vera on Agartha — a retro-futuristic world where you'll find a unique collection of backdrops, scenes, and furniture. Immersive atmosphere and vibrant settings guaranteed!
Freitag 25.4.2025
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

Küchenchef Anachron empfielt:
Fish For Fridays
Fischfilet mit Marillen

Ende wie immer um Mitternacht.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Friday, April 25, 2025
Rock House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 PM

Chef Anachron recommends:
Fish For Fridays
Fish Fillet with Apricots

Ends as always at midnight.
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Dancing on the docks party tomorrow 12..00 Pm noon!
Join us as we celebrate the completion of Cata Raven's stunning sim, "RavenSteijn"! Inspired by the charm of an old Dutch harbor, her creation now stands as a masterpiece, ready to be unveiled. To mark the occasion, we’re hosting a lively "Dancing on the Docks" party, and you’re invited! The harbor will come alive with festive lights, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a unique treat—a ship rezzer for guests eager to enjoy a short sailing adventure near the docks. DJ Melanie Auxifur plays!
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Catronian%20Archipelago/694/590...

Pathway to the volcano completely rebuilt. It looks now more interesting!


Xenon Darrow: It's sooo fun to ride horses there now! 2 months ago
Good Morning Everyone
Greedy Gussies Wednesday Morning
Greedy/Coffee Social - Voice Chat enabled!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴7:00am OST/10:AM EST ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫Parsons Creek Lodge✫
» Ride: hg.osgrid.org:80:Parsons Creek Lodge

NEWS!!! hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra De Volcanes/120/151/3827


Aurora Starchild: Ay por dios, MUERO jajajaja 2 months ago
Good Morning To All OpenSimers I gather it going to be another day ? But to start off your morning and want to listen to relaxing chill music video just click the link. Don't forget to stretch but not to hard might break something. https://youtu.be/Kjumcc2vKJc?si=e6iREMcuDFw8mBTI

The dream of a better world.


Hicks: Mélancolie ? 2 months ago
How Much Do You Spend In and/or On OS?
It's oft said that, in OS, everything should be free, or words to that effect. But be honest. How "free" is this free. What costs, directly or indirectly, do you incur in or on OS? For example:

Hosting a grid.
Region rental.
Stream rental.
Kitely purchases.
Gold coins.

OS is more free, in many ways, than SL. But it is not necessarily totally free. What do you figure you spend in and on OS?

~Freedrums

MarySTEton: I immediately believe that the hosting isn't free. My problem as a resident and user is that I don't have an anonymous PayPal account, and no one has been able to explain to me how to pay anonymously.... 2 months ago
🎧🔥 The DJ the metaverse was waiting for has arrived!
Proud to introduce the DJ Anthony Veeper Action Figure – Educational & Musical Edition.
Tech, beats, and learning all in one.
Who says you can’t learn while dancing? 😎🕺
#Metaverse #DJVeeper #SmartBeats #LearningWithFlow #NextLevelEducation
*Colin Unisex Tattoo OUT NOW!*
Out now this unisex full-body tattoo (.tattoos can be edited, though).

- Comes in 3 different intensities: Fresh, Faded, and Worn

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/157/134/26

Jordan Melody: oooo yess bring in the tatts 2 months ago
**Colin Skin FATPACK + Hairbase and Beard for EvoX Camden OUT NOW!+**
Aaaand another hot set for the guys!
- Skin comes in 10 different tones matching Jupiter body skin tones
- 12 hairbase and beard style - some including 'busy :P' print
- As usual, comes with shape, brows shape, face shadows, ear, etc.

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/157/134/26

Mica: dang this is.... whew... :P 2 months ago

Where is the journey going?

Community AdBoard 1.0

Have your community add their advert!

Features:

Community posts their own Advert
by dropping their landmark / texture
- Access to Modify / Delete their Ad
- Statistic Nb of click for their Ad

Admin Access
- List the Ads and Statistics
- Clear the board
- Add / delete / modify any Ad
- Limit the number of Ad per Avatar per Board

Instruction to Post an Ad
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When posting an Ad you have 30 seconds to drop in your Texture and Landmark.

To Drag and drop your items :

You hold CTRL and drag the item from your inventory to the Community advert prim.
You drag on it, until it become RED, this is the Main Link, and then you drop your item."

Make sure they are full perm !
only 1 texture and 1 Landmark.

Come link your Sim on the Board.

Thanks for your interest in my product.

hg.vallands.ca:8002
http://www.vallands.ca


If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.

Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Sharpened Razor: dont work on my region when i click it nothing happens even reset scripts and set scripts to runing nothing happen's when i click it.... 2 months ago
Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, April 23rd 2025
Join us for an hour listening to great music among nice people!
Bring your friends and requests!!!

Debuting
2 pm @ The Meadow
hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Ogunquit/203/519/22

Aurora Starchild: Will come visit for a bit! 2 months ago

Cosa: Auf auf .... ihr Leutz lasst euch sagen...... Paaaaaaaaaaaaarty :-) 2 months ago

NEW RELEASE

**Formal Code Tux Fatpack for LegacyM OUT NOW!**
I did promise some more formals, so here is this classy tux!
- Comes with Texture HUD in 4/5 options
- Shirt, bowtie, waist, chief, collar...can be change independently
- Material (normal) layers included
- Body auto-alpha for Sciattisi Grid's Legacy Male body

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/157/134/26

Hicks: thanks ;p I'll need it soon 2 months ago


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The Box
snik snoodle 2 hours ago
I need to give this virtual shizzle up, before I get too bored, tired and old, but will I? :)
snik snoodle 2 hours ago
replace the word loving with fuc*ing, and you'll get the drift of my post
snik snoodle 3 hours ago
I think I got catfished by a french senior osgridder telling me how to circumvent my osg ban, which I did, only to log in there and find the usual shady suspects, but not in a good way.... NEW [00:53] I suspect they have discovered, after loveing their userbase over, they are unburning their bridges
CyberGlo CyberStar 5 hours ago
does anybody have any flowers that dance and sing ?
Mistressdalgato 20 hours ago
Thank you for the info Arielle
CyberGlo CyberStar 24 hours ago
They magnetically stick on the outside of the computer case
Passion Jumanji 24 hours ago
@Cyberglo I'm looking at that link that you posted. Am wondering if you have to put those mesh screens on the inside of the computer or on the outside. When it comes to doing stuff like working with screwdrivers & such, I'm a fumbeling idiot! This is why I am asking.
Copper yesterday
Dumb Cyber Hippie to those who can think: His post about Greta : The one is from Sweden:not Italy. All those who support that dumbie should re-think (if they can)
CyberGlo CyberStar yesterday
July 4th!!! Happy Independence Day from the Brits! My partner smoked a boston butt, made cole slaw, and baked beans, and a buttermilk pie. All I had to do was show up and eat! So nice for a change! :D
Jerralyn Franzic yesterday
ChiChi's profile on here is still viewable. https://opensimworld.com/user/YinYangTown
CyberGlo CyberStar 2 days ago
If lima beans make you ill you could be hypersensitive to the cyanide in them. Google it.
CyberGlo CyberStar 2 days ago
Greg & I are busy decorating.
Arielle 3 days ago
Lima beans actually make me physically ill and empty my stomach. Not fit for human consumption.
JamieWright 3 days ago
Well now you made me google and learn stuff about beans...lol
CyberGlo CyberStar 3 days ago
I will not argue with people so dumb they do not know that Lima beans and Butter beans are the exact same plant.
thedeeferry 3 days ago
I hope ChiChi comes back. Sad face.


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RioFenix 4 hours ago
Thank you guys, always is a pleasure to see you.
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Crazyposeidon 4 hours ago
THX to all Friends and guests was there and celebrate , Peace and Love to all
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KikiBaily 7 hours ago
Happy Birthday Carmen :-)
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Jerralyn Franzic 9 hours ago
Where's that gym located? I go to a few in SL, but haven't found any good ones in Open Sim.
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Darkiwonka 9 hours ago
Ich freue mich
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Carmen Jewel Ever 10 hours ago
I hope to see my Friends tonight to pArty with Crazy and I , the new venue is super cool and the music will be as always FANTASTIC !!
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Govani13 10 hours ago
lass dir die nötige zeite .das ergebnis wird usn wohl all e für das warten netlohen .. deien arbeite ist einfach super und einer der wenigen shops , welcher auch nooch was neues bring ..
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Nico Kalani 12 hours ago
Yes! 4Happy INDDEPENDEENCCE of July Day! Only 6 more months now to go until Chrismahanukwanzakah.
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Alexjacklin 13 hours ago
Great Hurricane ! The best Techno dj I can't wait
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Tierra De Volcanes
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Luna_Skye 4 hours ago
Sub-Version Mall
WOW the best place I've been to in a long time. The objects d'art are amazing, so clever and vibrant. All so professional and lovely. You HAVE to visit this place and be prepared to R click and BUY ; ...
JFlame 8 hours ago
Tierra De Volcanes
some of the few SIMs that you visit again and again. :-)
FallenAngel Absent 2 days ago
HQ Herederos
I love this grid! Lots of nice freebies! and if I had a question the owner was fairly quick to reply given our time differences.. The Owner is very nice & friendly and is working hard to supply us wit...
Destiny257Seranade 2 days ago
Ground_Zero_X2000Y2002
Amazing! Creative, so much to see and do, very interactive, lovely areas to explore, something for everyone! this place is beautiful and you will love exploring here, thank you so much for all of you...
MysticMoon 2 days ago
bdsm city
Good areas , lots of places to play, I would of been nice to have some items that were copy, but other than that , yep good place to play out your kinks, dreams and fantasies,
StevieZee 2 days ago
Tierra De Volcanes
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Cherry Manga 3 days ago
HQ Herederos
No able to buy anything not even with the Herederos group on Nothing come into my inventory and I know how to use "My suitcase" folder, so no idea what is going on with this grid that used to be one ...
Bebe 3 days ago
The Garth
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